The lottery of penalties undid a much-improved Ireland, who created more than enough big chances to win the game both in 90 minutes and extra-time in Bratislava tonight as they lost out to Slovakia 4-2 on spot kicks.
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An injury time Shane Duffy header rescued a draw for Ireland away to Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League after Bozhidar Kraev gave the hosts the lead. The result earns Stephen Kenny a point in his first game as Ireland manager.
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New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny will guide the national team with the assistance of Keith Andrews, Damien Duff and Alan Kelly after the former internationals were appointed to his backroom team.
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Mick McCarthy will not lead the Republic of Ireland into their Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia after agreeing to put a premature end to his second stint in charge of his country. Stephen Kenny has stepped up from the under-21s to replace him with immediate effect.
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Ireland will be with out bright prospect Aaron Connolly for their crucial EURO 2020 qualifier next Monday after the Brighton & Hove Albion winger suffered a groin strain.
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